Faults:

Starter at 15,000 miles. Replaced by Ford.

Driver's Power Seat: Continues to blow fuses.

Air Conditioner stopped cooling: 50,000 miles.

Sun Roof won't close: 83,000 miles.

Transmission only shifts in reverse: 85,000 miles.

Low-profile tires routinely pick up nails and had to be replaced twice after hitting boards on the road. Not many vendors make the size tire used on the Cougar. Price is $125 per tire.

General Comments:

I loved this car. It handles great, and with the hatchback, it hauled almost everything I ever needed to carry. While I accepted all of the previous repairs I needed to make, I'm frustrated that the transmission went out at 85k miles. I always said "Buy American", but with a $3k repair bill facing me, I have to reconsider this in the future.

Faults:

I constantly have the engine light coming on. Every time I take the car to the shop, they always say it's the O2 Sensors. Today, I went to crank my car, and would not start. The power was fine, but trying to crank the car caused nothing, not even any clicking sounds.

General Comments:

The car has been perfect for the last 6 years I've had it. I've taken it on many trips and it's done well every time. The gas mileage is decent. I can't really complain about my car. I love it!

Faults:

Tires lose air.

O2 sensors went bad at 40,000 miles.

Suspension.

Wheel bearings bad.

Switch broke resulting in the car not being able to move out of park.

Alternator and battery.

Upper intake manifold gaskets.

Body behind front wheels paint pealed after only 1 year.

Check engine light ALWAYS on.

Can't unlock door from driver side.

Seals from window leaks.

Radio buttons don't work right.

Loses power when going through puddles of water.

Tires wear out quickly.

General Comments:

When this car came out I LOVED it, I had to have it. Now that I do I have to say I'm really sorry!

I will NEVER buy another Ford product again!

Faults:

Oh my God! I do not know where to start? So many problems with this car, it used to be every 3 months now its once a week and I might add very costly repairs. My mechanic now calls me to ask what day of the week will I be by? I once started questioning his ability. Because these are not a one time problem they are on going.

I've listed below a few, but I assure you I have left something out.

Electrical problems, wiring, recalls, tires, brakes, alternator, starter, check engine light, blower sensors, brake lights, idiot lights are on all over the dash, transmission, trunk latch, carpet is peeling from the floor and no one really sits there, battery, and oh yeah, don't get me started on the cup holder one turn and you're wearing it.

General Comments:

I've been stranded so many times, The car just stops running for no apparent reason, it will not start and now I'm once again stranded on a holiday weekend. Can't take this car on any trips. Don't even want to take it to the store down the street anymore.

The car is beautiful that's why I bought it or well one of the reasons. But once I get it starting again this car is gone bye bye and without me behind it this time. I wish I would have never purchased this car. In all the repairs I could have been driving a BMW or something.